Sports in Juneau

 2005 JIV and JV Alpine Skiing State Championships - Eaglecrest Ski Area and the Juneau Ski Club will host this state meet for skiers ages 9-12, with a super-G race on Friday, a giant slalom race on Saturday and a slalom race on Sunday. Tentative race schedules call for first runs at 10 a.m. and second runs at 1 p.m. each day. Exact race times will be available at the lodge each day, and some additional information is available on the Web at www.juneauskiracing.org. Info: Heidi Reifenstein, 723-1557.

Thursday-Saturday, March 31-April 2

 Juneau-Douglas High School soccer Spring Fever Tournament - The Crimson Bear boys and girls open their seasons by hosting in-state and out-of-state teams at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. Times and teams TBA.

Saturday, April 2

 Glacier 10K and 1-Mile Run/Walk: Race-day registration starts at 9 a.m. for a 10 a.m. race start at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors' Center parking lot. This year's event, which supports the Juneau-Douglas High School track and field team, includes T-shirts for the first 120 entrants, the new 1-mile walk and a citywide elementary school mile championship. Pre-register at JRC/The Alaska Club, Foggy Mountain Shop or Nugget Alaskan Outfitter for $15 adults/$10 kids. Race-day registration is $18 adults/$11 kids. The race Web site is www.glacier10k.juneaumedia.com. Info: Tristan, 790-6400, or by e-mail at tristan@juneauempire.com.

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MEETINGS / CLINICS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Ultimate Frisbee video highlights show - The University of Alaska Southeast Ultimate Frisbee Club, Ultimate Players of Southeast Alaska and VC Ultimate will host two showings of video highlights from the 2004 Ultimate Frisbee Championship Tournaments. Showings will be at on Monday, March 28, at 7 p.m. at the UAS Student Activities Center, and on Thursday, March 31, at 7 p.m. at Pizzeria Roma. The free events will show high-level play, and there will be information about playing in Juneau. Info: Peter van Tamelen, 790-6678 or by e-mail at pvt@ak.net.

 Fly Fishing 101 class - Fly Fishing 101 will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday, March 29 and 31, from 7-9 p.m. at Floyd Dryden Middle School. The class has been taught for the past 10 years and is suggested for beginners wishing to learn enough to pursue the sport. The class includes unbiased recommendations for equipment, techniques and fishing spots. Class cost is $14. Info: Juneau Community Schools, 463-1717, or Tony Soltys, 789-9159.

 Yukon River Quest 2005 registration - The longest annual canoe and kayak race in the world is accepting applications for its 2005 race. The race takes place June 29 through July 3, and the 460-mile (740-kilometer) course follows the Yukon River from Whitehorse to Dawson City, Yukon Territory. The deadline for entries is May 26, 2005, and more information is available on the event's Web site at http://www.yukonriverquest.com. Last year 51 teams from around the world, including racers from Southeast Alaska, started the race and 35 teams finished. A limit of 70 teams has been set for 2005 and the race is open to tandem and solo kayaks and recreational tandem canoes and voyageur canoes (that seat 6-14 paddlers). Entry fees are $600 (Canadian) for tandem canoes and kayaks, $300 for solo kayaks and $200 per person for voyageur canoes. The total purse for the race is $15,500 (Canadian), which is distributed among the top 10 teams overall and to category winners. The first-place team receives $3,000 and an entry into the 2006 race. Info: Peter Coates (of Whitehorse), YRMPA president, by e-mail at petercoates@sun.com, or Jeff Brady (of Skagway), YRMPA vice president, by e-mail at dotjeff@aptalaska.net.

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OPEN GYMS / SCRIMMAGES / ONGOING

 Zach Gordon Youth Center climbing wall - Climbing wall hours are 5-7 p.m. on Mondays, and 3:30-7 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The climbing wall can be used by people of all ages. Climbers age 20-younger climb free, while adults 21-older pay $5 to use the wall. Youth-adult interaction is encouraged, so an adult climbing with a youth pays no fee. Private rental times are available for $25 per hour. Info and scheduling: Zach Gordon Youth Center, 586-2635.

 Treadwell Arena schedule - An ice rink schedule is posted on the arena's Web site. Info: Treadwell Arena, 586-0410, or on the Web at http://www.juneau.org/parksrec/icerink/.

 ADF&G Indoor Shooting Range closure - Due to a turnover of staff at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's indoor shooting range, the range has suspended normal public shooting hours. The department's Division of Wildlife Conservation is working to fill staff vacancies and hopes to reopen the range to public shooting in a few weeks. Additional information about range activities may be found on the Web at www.wildlife.alaska.gov. Info: Alaska Department of Fish & Game Indoor Shooting Range, 586-4101.

 Juneau Community Schools open gyms - Basketball, volleyball and soccer open gyms for adults are available several times a week. Basketball and volleyball open gyms are held Fridays and Sundays from 7-9 p.m. at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School. Soccer open gyms are held Sundays from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at Floyd Dryden Middle School. The cost is $5 per session, and 10-session punchcards are available for $40 each. Info: Juneau Community Schools, 463-1717.